Record ID: NMGW-A4A891
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of three fragments of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy leaf-shaped sword. The morphology indicates that the sword is of Ewart Park Type, a widespread type which belongs to the Ewart Park Metalworking Assemblage (c. 1000-800 BC) (Needham 1996; Needham et al. 1997). This is the second fragment, representing the upper blade- the other fragments are recorded as NMGW-A49E88 and NMGW-A4C317. The sword is incomplete, missing the terminal end of the hilt and the majority of the mid- and lower blade. There is a clear refit between the lower hilt and upper blade fragments,…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-A49E88
Object type: SWORD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One of three fragments of a Late Bronze Age copper-alloy leaf-shaped sword. The morphology indicates that the sword is of Ewart Park Type, a widespread type which belongs to the Ewart Park Metalworking Assemblage (c. 1000-800 BC) (Needham 1996; Needham et al. 1997). This is the first fragment, representing the handle- other fragments are recorded as NMGW-A4C317 and NMGW-A4A891 The sword is incomplete, missing the terminal end of the hilt and the majority of the mid- and lower blade. There is a clear refit between the lower hilt and upper blade fragments, whils…
Created on: Monday 14th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 14th August 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-2504E9
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy object, probably a fitting, of uncertain date. The object is half of a curved or circular fitting and is sub-triangular in section with a surviving overall length of 43.9mm. The surviving terminal is rounded and decorated with a small circular moulding (max thickness 5.0mm) and a small integrally cast knop/spike projecting outwards from the side. The object has an old break at the apex of the curve. The surviving original surface suggests the shallow central ridge was decorated with small notches. The reverse is flat and undecorated. XRF results show t…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-24FBF9
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragmentary cast copper alloy ring, possibly from a harness, of uncertain date. The ring is missing over half of the hoop in old damage with surviving measurements 25.5mm long x 7.2mm max diameter. The ring is roughly D-shaped/sub-triangular in section with a shallow central ridge along the outer surface and small angular wear facets visible at the breaks. There is no visible evidence for surface decoration. It is difficult to determine function with so little remaining, but it may be a fragment of a harness ring. The metal has a smooth dark green mottled patina and weighs 6.51g. XR…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-234347
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy possible contemporary copy of a Roman radiate (possibly Barbarous radiate) probably of Tetricus I or II (AD 271-274), dating to the period AD 275-285 (Reece period 14). Probably SPES AVGG or SPES PVBLICA reverse type, depicting Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt. Unclear mint.
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-20F6F8
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman T-shaped brooch dating to the 1st-2nd century AD. The brooch is missing the lower portion of the bow, catch plate and pin with a surviving length 20.9mm. A fragment of the pin is hinged within  tubular wings (width 23.9mm, 3.1mm diameter) decorated with a transverse incised groove at the wing terminals. Iron corrosion suggests the axis bar is likely made of iron. The bow is shallow D-shaped in section with a raised central midrib formed of three moulded ribs forming a running down the bow and converging to a blunt point at the mid-bow. The bow…
Created on: Tuesday 8th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-0F2FDC
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Trumpet variant brooch likely of Early Roman date (c.1st-2nd century AD). The brooch is missing the spring and pin and the leg has been lost to old damage in a transverse break (surviving length 30.1mm). The head is rectangular in plan (13.3mm wide x 10.5mm long) with sub-lenticular lip mouldings on the short sides (a lip on each corner). A single line of tiny punched dots decorate the head running along the edge of the lip mouldings. A single incised line runs along both sides of the head along the back edge. The reverse of the head is f…
Created on: Monday 7th August 2023
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-6C49F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver groat of Henry VI, first reign (r. AD 1422-61), of the annulet issue dating AD 1422-1427. Mint of London, initial mark pierced cross pattee. As North 1426. Obverse: Crowned bust facing Obverse Legend: +HENRICxDIxGRAxRЄXxANGLIЄxZxFRANC Reverse: Long cross dividing legend with pellets in angles, annulets linking pellets in two opposing angles, legend around in two circles Reverse Legend: +POSVI/ DEVM A/DIVTOR/E MEVM// CIVI/TAS/ LON/DON Initial Mark: pierced cross pattee Die Axis: 6 o’clock Diameter: 27.8mmWeight: 3.64g
Created on: Thursday 6th July 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-088977
Object type: HORSESHOE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete wrought iron horseshoe of late Medieval to early Post Medieval date (c. AD 1270-1600). The horseshoe has a broad web of 30.3mm tapering towards the 8.9-7.8mm pointed heels, which both have double folded calkins. The 56.5mm wide internal aperture has a pointed oval shape. The horseshoe has three rectangular countersunk nail holes either side of the toe. The toe itself has a thickened transverse ridge on the ground surface. The shoe has corrosion product on its surface but is in remarkably good condition for a medieval iron object, with much of the original surface retained…
Created on: Monday 19th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-879E3C
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Colchester Derivative Hinged (CD H)/T-shaped type, with elements of Trumpet and Polden Hill types (c.1st-2nd century AD). The brooch is comprised of the head, wings, half of the hinged pin, bow, foot and catch plate with a total length of 47.6mm. The semi-tubular wings (spanning 21.9mm wide) are decorated with end knops expanding upwards (c.4.6mm diameter) with transverse moulded collars decorations. The wings are perforated with an iron axis bar (evidenced by iron corrosion on one wing and at the slot) around which the copper alloy pi…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-86A07F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy radiate of Carausius (r. AD 286-293) dating c. 286-293 VICTORIA AVG reverse type, likely mint of London, though the mintmark is illegible. Likely as RIC V Carausius 174. Coin is missing some of the edge. Obverse: Radiate, draped bust right Obverse Legend: IMP CARAVSIVS P F [AVG] Reverse: Victory advancing right, holding wreath and palm Reverse Legend: VICTOR[IA AVG] Mint Mark: Illegible Die Axis: 6 o’clock Diameter: 20.1mm Weight: 1.32g  
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-85E4BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
 An incomplete copper alloy nummus of Constantine I (r. AD 306-337) likely dating c. AD 332-333 (Reece Period 17). GLORIA EXERCITVS reverse type, mint of Trier as RIC VII Treveri 539. Coin is missing much of the edge. Obverse: Bust of Constantine II, laureate, cuirassed, right Obverse Legend: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C Reverse: Two soldiers, helmeted, draped, cuirassed, standing facing each other, each holding spear in outer hand and resting inner hand on shield; between them, two standards Reverse Legend: GLOR-IA [EX]ERC-[ITVS] Mint Mark: -/-//TR•[P] Die Axis: 6 o’cl…
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-84FB01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver farthing of Edward I or II (r. AD 1272-1307 and 1307-1327 respectively), likely dating AD 1300-1310. Edwardian Class 10-13, Withers Type 29-31. Coin is worn and missing some of its edge. Obverse: Crowned Bust facing Obverse Legend: +EDWARDVS REX A Reverse: Long cross dividing the legend with three pellets in each quarter Reverse Legend: [CIVI/TA]S /LON/D[ON] Die Axis: 3 o’clock Diameter:  Weight: 0.32g
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 13th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-845F52
Object type: RING
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy object, probably a ring handle of indeterminate age. The ring is solid cast, oval in plan (68.9mm x 62.0mm) and teardrop-shaped in section with a rounder interna edge and a more pronounced external edge (ring width c.7.7mm wide x 4.2mm thick). The ring lacks any diagnostic features to estimate precise function or relative date. The metal has a brownish-green smooth patina with large areas of rough mid- to light-green corrosion and weighs 28.39g.  
Created on: Tuesday 13th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-743B60
Object type: CLOTH SEAL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast lead cloth seal of Elizabeth I (c. AD 1558-1603). The seal is made of two sub-circular discs (diameter 24.4mm, 4.6mm thick) joined at one end by a folded strip. One side bears the relief of the coat of arms for Elizabeth I with E R separated by a crown above and 6 beside. The other side is illegible and smashed into the reverse of the other disc. The object is a pale buff and weighs 11.45g.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2023
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-FC3F4D
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Late Bronze Age cast copper alloy tanged chisel, probably of Wilburton or Ewart Park metalworking industry, dating from 1150 to 750 BC. The object comprises of part of the tang and a significant part of the blade. The chisel tang is oval in cross-section, and has a surviving length of 19.03mm from the break to the collar. The break is worn and heavily patinated suggesting damage in antiquity. The tang flares as it reaches the collar which is sub oval in form. From the collar the blade chisel flares, beginning at 8.33mm wide and expanding to a surviving width of 13.78mm. …
Created on: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: NMGW-F0E196
Object type: SEAL MATRIX
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy conical seal matrix of Medieval date (c. 13th-15th century AD). The seal is conical in form with a circular die and an unfaceted back/handle ending in a break below the suspension loop. The die is heavily worn, with an illegible circumferential inscription running from c. 2 o’clock to c. 10 o’clock on the die. The device of the die is heraldic, in the form of a crowned quartered shield, with a mullet in both upper quarter. The crown design is difficult to discern but bears a star in the top centre. The engraving is badly damaged, but is somewhat…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-0F65B1
Object type: AMPULLA
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A near-complete cast lead alloy ampulla of Medieval date (c.AD 1200-1400). The ampulla is closed at the mouth, which has a moulded rim (27.9mm wide). The sub-rectangular and slightly-flaring neck curves expands slightly again to the round body (32.8mm wide). The front is decorated with uneven and poorly executed incised lines mimicking a scallop shell. The other side was also likely decorated but the design has been damaged by surface corrosion. The metal is an uneven grey-buff patina with an overall thickness of 9mm and weighs 39.55g. Ampullae were used as a flask to hold holy wate…
Created on: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-7D1AC5
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: ROMAN
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy Roman brooch of Alcester type, subclass Mackreth 2011 Almgren 101 dating to the 2nd century AD. The brooch is comprised of the head, spring with a fragment of the pin, bow, foot and catch plate (overall length 49.7mm) with much of the pin missing in old damage. The brooch likely had plates on either side of the spring to secure the axis bar as all examples of the type include them (Mackreth 2011: 192), but these have been lost to old damage and iron corrosion. The head is trumpet-like in form with a D-shaped section (width 17.6mm x 10.9mm thick). …
Created on: Tuesday 25th April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 30th April 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-68E217
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
A Scottish cut farthing coin of William I, of the Short Cross and Stars coinage Phase B dating AD 1205-30. Moneyers Hue Walter, minted at either Edinburgh, Perth or Roxburgh. Diameter: 10.4mm  Weight: 0.43g
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
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